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Following its massive lineup announcement at the start of this month with the most eclectic batch of artists we’ve seen in a hot minute, Harvest Rock, the Adelaide festival renowned for its unique programming and music experience, has unveiled the official sideshows for this years event with Secret Sounds. So, even if you can’t make it to Adelaide for this year’s proceedings, you’re in luck, as some of the cream of the crop have announced shows across the country.
Leading the charge is Santigold, who boasts collabs with JAY-Z and Pharrell. Fresh from her latest LP, Spirituals, she’ll take to the stages of Sydney and Melbourne. Joining her is electrofunk pioneers Chromeo, along with American rock duo Lemon Twigs and rock veterans, Sparks, who’ll be returning Down Under for the first time in two years (watch me cry to ‘The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte’ no cap.
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It’s a stacked array of artists, and they’ll be taking to some of the nation’s biggest venues including Metro Theatre, 170 Russell, Fortitude Music Hall, Sydney Opera House and more over October. Be sure to start marking those calendars and organising your gigging needs. Presale begins at 9am local time on Thursday, August 24, while the general sale kicks off at 9am local time on Friday, August 25. Make haste friends! We’ll see you there.